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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama - Acting

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama - Musical Theatre


In this B.F.A. in drama program, you'll learn the skills necessary to fulfill your dreams as a performer. As a drama major, you can choose between two specialized tracks, acting or musical theater performance. Students specializing in acting will focus on advanced acting techniques, directing, technical theater and playwriting, and students specializing in musical theater performance will study singing and vocal techniques, dance, music theory and musical theater history. No matter what track you choose, you'll gain a firm foundation in acting, auditioning, script analysis, history, voice and movement. Lynn University's theater program blends traditional and contemporary theatrical training methods through innovative approaches that keep pace with the demands of the industry. If you're interested in this program, you must audition and fill out a Lynn University application and one through Acceptd.

Acceptance Rate:

Lynn University's overall acceptance rate is around 74%

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Past Student Productions

SHOW THEATER
Amore 4Ever present the Greatest Sin City Legends
(4/18/21 - 4/18/21)
Wold Performing Arts Center at Lynn University
Nancy McGraw sings Johnny Mercer in the Cool, Cool, Cool of the Evening
(3/31/21 - 3/31/21)
Wold Performing Arts Center at Lynn University
Gigi
(3/14/21 - 3/14/21)
Wold Performing Arts Center at Lynn University
The Duke Ellington-Billy Strayhorn Jazz Collaboration
(3/7/21 - 3/7/21)
Wold Performing Arts Center at Lynn University
A. R. Gurney's LOVE LETTERS starring Barbara Eden and Barry Bostwick
(2/28/21 - 2/28/21)
Wold Performing Arts Center at Lynn University
Duke Ellington & Billy Strayhorn: A Dream Partnership starring Darius de Haas
(2/24/21 - 2/24/21)
Wold Performing Arts Center at Lynn University
Sharing the Love Mancini-style
(2/14/21 - 2/14/21)
Wold Performing Arts Center at Lynn University
High Hopes from Sammy Cahn
(1/24/21 - 1/24/21)
Wold Performing Arts Center at Lynn University
Josephine Sanges in Harold Arlen: Come Rain or Come Shine
(1/13/21 - 1/13/21)
Wold Performing Arts Center at Lynn University
Puccini to Broadway: A Magical Night of Music and Theatre
(1/10/21 - 1/10/21)
Wold Performing Arts Center at Lynn University
Music of the Knights in Broadway Music of the Knights
(3/1/20 - 3/1/20)
Wold Performing Arts Center at Lynn University
Reza: Edge of Illusion in Broadway Reza: Edge of Illusion
(2/16/20 - 2/16/20)
Wold Performing Arts Center at Lynn University
Gentri - The Gentlemen Trio in Broadway Gentri - The Gentlemen Trio
(1/19/20 - 1/19/20)
Wold Performing Arts Center at Lynn University
Gentri - The Gentlemen Trio in Broadway Gentri - The Gentlemen Trio
(1/18/20 - 1/18/20)
Wold Performing Arts Center at Lynn University
With Eyes Closed
(1/13/20 - 1/13/20)
Wold Performing Arts Center at Lynn University
New York, Old Friend in Broadway New York, Old Friend
(1/5/20 - 1/5/20)
Wold Performing Arts Center at Lynn University
New York, Old Friend in Broadway New York, Old Friend
(1/5/20 - 1/5/20)
Wold Performing Arts Center at Lynn University
McArdle & McKechnie Celebrate Sondheim and Hamlisch in Broadway McArdle & McKechnie Celebrate Sondheim and Hamlisch
(11/3/19 - 11/3/19)
Wold Performing Arts Center at Lynn University
Palazzo by Michael McKeever in Broadway Palazzo by Michael McKeever
(10/21/19 - 10/21/19)
Wold Performing Arts Center at Lynn University

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